Brain power can improve even at the age of 90

 Brain power can improve even at the age of 90

A new study has been made public, challenging the common belief that mental acuity and thinking ability weaken with age.

A study from the University of Texas has found that the brain health of people over the age of 90 can also be improved.

Published in the scientific journal 'Scientific Reports', 3,966 people aged 19 to 94 participated in this research.

According to the research, 5 to 15 minutes of brain exercise daily can significantly improve a person's thinking clarity and emotional balance.

31 Jestha, Kathmandu. A new study has been made public, challenging the common belief that mental acuity and thinking ability weaken with age. A three-year study conducted by researchers at the 'Center for Brain Health' under 'The University of Texas at Dallas' has shown that the brain health of people over the age of 90 can also be improved.

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, involved 3,966 people aged 19 to 94.

During the study, participants engaged in a variety of brain-training activities for just 5 to 15 minutes a day. After three years of continuous tracking, researchers found measurable improvements in their thinking clarity, emotional balance, and outlook on life.

To measure this change in brain health, the research team used a special method called the ‘Brain Health Index’. This index evaluates about 20 indicators, including a person’s sleep quality, happiness level, and ability to think complexly.

According to the study’s lead author, Dr. Lori Cook, each person’s brain is as unique as a fingerprint and always has the potential to develop. This study has proven wrong the old belief that the brain must weaken with age.

Another interesting aspect of the study is that participants with the lowest initial brain health scores showed the greatest improvement over time. People with lower scores were more concerned and motivated about their mental health, so they invested more time in the practice, which resulted in better results, the study found. However, signs of improvement were also recorded in people with already good mental abilities.

Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, chief director of the Center for Brain Health, explained that brain capacity is determined not by age but by potential. According to her, efforts to keep the brain healthy before any problems or diseases appear in it are very effective even in old age.

According to the researchers, factors such as a person’s age, gender or educational level do not make a difference in brain improvement, but rather how much a person engages in these exercises plays a key role. To further clarify this issue, more than 1,200 brain scans (brain imaging) of about 400 participants in the Dallas area are also being conducted.

Positive thinking makes the mind and body of the elderly healthier with age

 Positive thinking makes the mind and body of the elderly healthier with age

A new study by Yale University in the US has challenged the common belief that people's physical and mental abilities steadily decline as they age.

According to a new study by Yale University in the US, nearly half of the elderly over the age of 65 have seen significant improvements in their physical or mental abilities over time.

The research, published in the scientific journal 'Geriatrics', was conducted on more than 11,000 American elderly people for 12 years.

The study has shown that positive thinking about aging can help bring about significant improvements in the walking speed and mental performance of the elderly.

July 20, Kathmandu. Challenging the common belief that people's physical and mental abilities steadily decline as they age, Yale University in the US has made the findings of a new study public.

According to this long-term research, nearly half of the elderly over the age of 65 have seen significant improvements in their physical, mental, or both abilities over time.

The study, published in the scientific journal Geriatrics, followed more than 11,000 older Americans for 12 years. Their thinking and memory skills and walking speed were measured during the research. According to the results, 45 percent of the participants showed improvement in at least one area. Of these, 32 percent showed improvement in mental ability and 28 percent in physical ability.

“Many people view aging as an inevitable decline in physical and mental abilities,” said Becca R. Levy, a professor at the Yale School of Public Health and lead researcher. “But our study shows that even in old age, improvements in abilities are not rare, but rather a normal process.”

The study found that a person’s own perception of the aging process plays a big role. Older people who had a positive attitude towards aging showed greater improvements in walking speed and mental performance.

The negative perceptions that society creates through the media and advertising have a negative biological impact on people's health, while positive thinking makes the body more energetic, says Professor Levy. "Our findings show that even in old age, there is still an internal capacity for improvement, and that it can be improved by changing our thinking," Levy said.

This improvement was not limited to those who had recovered from illness. Older people who were initially completely healthy also showed further improvement over time. The study suggests that the ongoing decline that comes with aging can be prevented, and the researchers recommend that investment in positive environments and rehabilitation programs for the elderly, along with therapeutic services, be increased.

In old age, broken bones are harder to join

If a child's limb or bone is broken, it is usually fixed quickly. But such a situation does not occur if limbs or bones are broken in old age. According to doctors, bones become weak with age.

Such health examination should be done according to age

We do not have a tendency to get regular health check-ups. Many have also fallen ill because of poor access to hospitals or health care. Some are experiencing physical problems. The hospital is visited only after a serious illness.

The relationship between old age and food

Lack of adequate water in the body and consumption of unhealthy foods seem to age. Due to a lack of a proper amount of nutrients, it is harmful to health, and also the skin is losing its radiance.

Most people are exercising to look younger. He is paying attention to everything from hair to skin. But we don't pay much attention to the food we eat every day. Smoking and sun exposure for a long time and pollution also have some effect on age. Some foods increase the aging process. It causes chapped skin and kills skin cells.

Cold drinks such as Coke, Pepsi, etc., which are usually found in hot weather, are consumed in large quantities. Such drinks have some effect on age. These foods are high in sugar. Its consumption is acidic which makes the teeth bad. The sodium in it reduces the amount of water in the body which is the main factor of aging skin.

Sugar is considered harmful to the body. It is said that sugar dissolves in water and becomes poison. Sugar destroys skin cells. It also destroys collagen and elastin in the body. So sugar intake should be reduced.

Baked foods contain high levels of sugar and fat, which can lead to weight gain and affect teeth. Problems such as microbiome are caused by the syrup in it. This causes the aging process to increase.

Processed food is harmful to the body. These foods contain low amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which enhance the aging process. It also makes people feel older.

Nine things that should always be kept secret

आयुर्वित्तं गृहच्छिद्रं मन्त्रमैथुनभेषजम्।

दानामानापमानं च नवैतानि सुगोपयेत् ।।

Namely, age, wealth, house secret, guru mantra, sex, charity, honor, humiliation, and medicine, these nine things should always be kept secret.

Shukracharya, the guru of the demons, was also a great politician. The teachings of Shukracharya, who learned the art of resuscitation to save the dead by making Lord Shiva his teacher, are famous as eucalyptus. He has composed many scriptures.

In one verse of Shukraniti, 9 such wells are mentioned which should be kept hidden in every situation or in every situation. What are those nine things?

Age

People should not tell anyone about their age. The better the age, the better. If the enemy finds out about the age, they will harm you by waiting for a suitable opportunity, so you should not tell your age anyone.

Wealth

Wealth and money bring happiness and prosperity in life but in some cases, this money becomes the cause of misery. The fewer people know about their property, the better. Otherwise, some people with wrong intentions may get the needle of money and by doing many tricks first, they can even cause a great loss after making friends. Therefore, you should not give information about your property to others.

The secret of the house

Don't tell others the secrets of your home. If others find out about the architectural defects of the house and other domestic disputes, the opponent can take unfair advantage of it. If others are told, the fruit of home peace will not be obtained.

Mantra

Some people worship and chant regularly to gain God's favor. For this, initiation is also taken. You should not tell anyone the mantra you are chanting. It is said that one who can keep his worship and mantras secret gets the fruits of his good deeds.

Coitus

Don't tell others about sex or sex life. Keeping sex life secret is considered good in every way. If a third party finds out about the relationship between the two people, he can take undue advantage of it. If others find out about this, it will become a problem or a matter of shame for them.

Donation

Charity is a good deed that is as fruitful as it can be kept secret. A person who makes a showy gift for the sake of gaining praise from others or to perfect himself in front of other people, all the good deeds are done by him before they are destroyed.

Value

Some people have a habit of showing their respect to others. This habit is not beneficial for any human being. Demonstrating self-esteem in front of others can lead to self-loathing. Because of such habits, others may try to distance themselves or try to do so.

Insult

If you have ever been insulted by someone, you should always keep it a secret from everyone. If you tell such things to others, you will hurt yourself. If others find out about this, they will stop respecting themselves and make fun of themselves.

Medicine

Medicine means the person or doctor who administers the medicine. Your doctor also knows some personal things. In this case, if the enemy finds out about the person who is treating them, they can try to harm themselves by contacting them or seeking help. Therefore, the information of the doctor treating you should not be given to others.